State Senate District 42, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
248,818 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,643 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$929 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 29
Feb 2 8 31
Mar 3 5 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 6 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 3%

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Schools

Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh Westwood K-8
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
<1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

Bidwell Training Center Inc
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Allegheny General Hospital
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Heritage Valley Kennedy
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Upmc Mercy
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
36 miles, SE • 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
80 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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